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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,886.40, 397,329.60 and 244,668.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,886.40, 397,329.60 and 244,668.80 is: 367,003.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,886.40 : 397,329.60 = 244,668.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,886.40/397,329.60 = 244,668.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,886.40x = 397,329.60 × 244,668.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,886.40x = 97,214,156,436.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,214,156,436.48/264,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,003.20

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